Biz2Credit, Oriental join to create digital lending platform
April 21, 2017
Biz2Credit, a fintech provider to global financial institutions, announced Thursday its partnership with Oriental Bank to develop a digital lending platform for the bank’s commercial clients.
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Conference on opportunities and resources for exporters
April 21, 2017
The Puerto Rico District Export Council (PRDEC) is inviting the general public to a conference titled "Transcending Frontiers" on May 18 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the Polytechnic University in Hato Rey, Amphitheater L- 203.
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Art and creditors: Tactics from Detroit’s debt mediator
April 20, 2017
The Detroit Industry mural of the Mexican painter Diego Rivera rises magnificent, grandiose, at the atrium of the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA).
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Study shows P.R. has ‘best potential’ for tourism growth
April 20, 2017
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association revealed Wednesday a series of key findings that prove Puerto Rico still has opportunities and the potential to lead in tourism in the Caribbean region, if the tourism ecosystem is developed with better in-depth market insights, and strong public-private partnerships.
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FCC denies petition from radio exec to renew licenses
April 20, 2017
The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday denied an urgent petition for reconsideration filed by Puerto Rico radio executive Wilfredo Blanco-Pi to renew the licenses for three experimental AM stations for a six-month period.
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P.R. Products Association to host #DíaHechoEnPR event
April 20, 2017
The Puerto Rico Products Association will host #DíaHechoEnPR, a full-day event on April 28, when it will unveil an agenda that will target education, motivation and recognition to those responsible for moving the Puerto Rican economy through their local products and services.
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FirstBank launches 0% promo on Beyond credit cards
April 20, 2017
Looking to reach new demographic segments and increase its market share, FirstBank unveiled a new promotion on its Beyond credit cards.
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Parallel18 takes part in Smart Island World Congress
April 20, 2017
The executive director of startup accelerator Parallel18, Sebastián Vidal, has been invited to present the program as an example of innovation in islands during the first edition of the Smart Island World Congress (SIWC) on April 20-21 in Majorca, Spain.
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Auto sales up 7.2% in March, industry group reports
April 19, 2017
The United Group of Automobile Importers, known as GUIA, revealed Tuesday that some 7,162 new vehicles were sold in Puerto Rico in March, representing a year-over-year growth of 7.2 percent.
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9 local researchers receive Science Trust grants
April 19, 2017
Nine local researchers were announced Tuesday as the winners of the 2017 edition of "Small Research Grants Program" sponsored by the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust.
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SME Digital Forum slated for April 27
April 19, 2017
The Sales and Marketing Executives Association is gearing up to present the most important digital marketing event on the island with visiting international and local experts on April 27, the trade group announced Tuesday.
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Pazos FBO rebranded as Jet Aviation San Juan
April 19, 2017
Jet Aviation and the San Juan-based Pazos FBO, located at the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport, recently signed an FBO management agreement to be managed by Jet Aviation and rebranded as Jet Aviation San Juan, company officials announced Tuesday.
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P.R. social media expert to speak at Expomarketing
April 19, 2017
Puerto Rican Social media expert Celeste Martínez will be one of the speakers at the 10th edition of EXMA (EXPOMARKETING), Latin America’s largest marketing event to be held in Bogota, Colombia in May.
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Lendreams reopens microloan program for women
April 18, 2017
Nonprofit organization Lendreams announced Monday the reopening of its Microfinance Program, designed to encourage self-employment among low-income women or to create employment opportunities for low-income people.
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Claro unveils ‘My First Smartwatch’ for children
April 18, 2017
Telecommunications carrier Claro unveiled Monday a new concept called “My First Smartwatch,” a device that will allow parents to have communications with their small children at all times.
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